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Posted: Sep 14, 2013

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Rassy Road Racing Team Part 2

Q: What is most important from winter and spring training?A: (Peter Basso) I would say consistency. Coming together as a team is the most important part of Spring Training. This is the time of year where we begin to ride together as a whole unit. Functioning as one, rather than a team of individuals. As a team we can employ specific tactics and strategies during races that allows us to not only control the race but places our best athletes at the front in the finish. Winter Training also allows us to learn more about "off the bike" exercises and training tips that will help to build on our "on the bike training". Most important thing is that we have fun together, we can't lose focus on the joy we experience riding our bikes.
Q: What races does the Rassy Road Team look forward to this year?A: (Kale Halder) Some of the guys plan to hit some early season races in March down in Lawrence, KS. Our main focus, however, will be the Iowa Cup Series. Specifically, we plan to have a good showing at the Chris Lillig Memorial Cup Omnium (Iowa City) weekend as well as the Omnium in Clear Lake. Also new this year is the Midwest Flyover Omnium Series we will be sending some guys to. For those wanting some regional race experience, a small crew of us are looking forward to Tulsa Tough in Tulsa, OK.
Additionally, we're returning as promoter of the The East Village Criterium. Saturday, August 3rd. This year, the East Village Criterium will be the Iowa State Championship Criterium!

Rassy Road Racing Team

The road season is getting pretty close to kicking off in Iowa. We've already had a few Gravel Road Races around the state and people are gearing up for the famed Kent Park Road Race on Sunday, March 24.
We caught up with our road team for another installment on a few of their favorite things including their bikes!
Q: Tell us about the new Specialized bikes!A: (Peter Basso) we are fortunate enough to have the Rasmussen Bikes name behind us. Greg and the gang actively support our addiction. That means we ride Specialized Bicycles as our weapon of choice. Some of the guys are riding the impeccably designed S-Works Venge. The Venge is the captain of the fleet and screams, "I'm faster than you." Designed with speed in mind, this bike is not only aerodynamic, but it is very stiff laterally. It's no wonder the top pros in the world ride this bike.
Another pro's choice bike is the S-Works SL4, the hill climbing brother to the Venge. It weighs a shade less and is a 19% stiffer than its predecessor the SL3. Sleek lines and sexy looks, this bike is incredibly light at 15 lbs and climbs like a mountain goat.
The rest of the guys have chosen the more affordable aluminum Allez Race. Newly designed this year with 'smart welds', a method that allows the bike to be manufactured with light aluminum tubing and stronger welds. Specialized was able to table the weight on this frame to just around 1200 grams. It's light, responsive and downright stealthy. This is a bike for any level of racer.
Most important is the support we get from our friends at Rasmussen Bike Shop. Matt Buchanan is our dedicated team mechanic. Matt's a certified tech that knows all the ins and out of the bikes and components. He is always a smiling face that is willing to help. We greatly appreciate what our Bike Shop does for the sport and for us. Without them, we'd probably be throwing lawn darts at Waterworks Parks!

What is a Fat Bike Anyway!?!

You've probably heard about them. You've more than likely seen them. But have you ridden one?
Friday, January 11 from 3-6 we're going to be having a Salsa Cycles Fat Bike Demo at the shop, then from 6-??? we're doing a night ride over in Denman's Woods! (THANKS to our Fat Bike Brethern who have beaten down the snow for great riding for all!)
Fat Bikes have been an exploding area of cycling the past few years, and we feel like Rassy's is becoming the Fat Bike Concept Store with all the wild rides happening in the metro. You can ride them any time of the year, on any trail, but the magic happens when you knock down your own trails. From prairies to sand bars to snow, Fat Bikes are fun and they're here to stay!

Welcome To The New Website!

Welcome to the new Rasmussen Bike Shop website!!! What do you think? Pretty nice huh? Feel free to check out all our new features including bike and accessories specials, BG Fit information, as well as a quick history on the shop and our guys.
To celebrate our new site, we are having a sale on selected helmets from Bell and Lazer. Let’s be honest, what says happy holidays like protecting the noggin of a loved one with a sweet new helmet?
We also have all remaining 2012 bikes marked down 10%, all remaining 2011 bikes marked down 15%, all summer apparel 20% off!
Don’t forget, no matter if you\’ve decided to ride indoors, or outdoors this winter we have got you covered. In stock now are a full line of Cyclops and Blackburn trainers, and all the winter gear you can think of. Stop into the shop and check them out!
Thanks for visiting the new site, please stop back for new deals, rides, or just to say hello. Now get out and ride your bike!